Job Description
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Job Summary
Universal Health is a dedicated group of local Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who deeply care about our long-term and post-acute care patients and partners. We are collaborative, compassionate, engaging and provide better care to make a difference.
Universal Health is a team of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants that deliver exceptional patient care to post-acute care facilities in your community. If you care about patient outcomes and want to enjoy your calling, you are who we are looking for!
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the successful management and care coordination of their assigned patient population. Universal Health provides training, shadowing opportunities and Medical Director oversight to ensure all Nurse Practitioners are prepared and supported with the resources necessary to meet the needs of their patients. Successful candidates will align with our values listed below.
Compassion: Demonstrating compassion, kindness, and a genuine desire to help others Communication: Fostering open and honest communication through empathic listening. Collaboration: Building relationships and partnerships Commitment: Commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for partners and patients. Humility: Demonstrating humility and integrity in all that we do Fun: Creating an atmosphere where we treat others like family and are fun to be around
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate and provide exceptional and appropriate care to patients. Communicate with nursing staff and collaborating physician as well as Director of Nursing (DON) regarding patient care. Provide outstanding customer service and excellent communication skills. Provide services as requested by UHC or as required by bylaws, policies, rules or regulations of UHC or any hospital or other health care facility in which you have privileges. Keep and maintain appropriate records relating to all professional services rendered and shall attend to all billing reports, claims and correspondence required, including supporting notes and charts in connection with services. Make patient rounds, contribute to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, facilitating, and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic test and procedures. Communicate with nursing staff and collaborating physician / specialist regarding patient. Chart daily visit notes in an electronic medical record in a timely fashion. Dictation services available.
Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide empathy and compassion. Self-motivated, directed, flexible and a team player. Positive attitude and customer service orientation. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Education and Experience
Minimum one year of experience preferred. Nursing experience in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, or General Practice preferred. Current Virginia Medical License and unencumbered DEA License, required.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available
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